Sheffield criminal handed six year prison sentence for carrying out knifepoint robberies

Pavel Salar, formerly of Stradbroke Walk, Sheffield, was handed the prison time yesterday (Tuesday, November 17) at Sheffield Crown Court, after he pleaded guilty to two counts of robbery and two counts of possession of a bladed article.

The 23-year-old robbed an 18-year-old man while he was walking his dog through Shirtcliffe Woods in the Beaver Hill Road area of the city on April 22 earlier this year.

Salar approached the victim from behind and asked him what the time was, when the 18-year-old then got his phone out to check, he threatened to stab him unless he handed over his phone.

The victim tried to run away but Salar grabbed him, stole his phone and made a getaway.

On May 2, the 23-year-old robber approached a 16-year-old boy who was jogging in the Richmond Heights neighbourhood and as with the previous victim, asked him what the time was.

When the 16-year-old pulled out his mobile phone, Salar again threatened this victim with a knife and stole his phone, running off towards Sheffield Parkway.

He also pleaded guilty to two counts of possession of Class A drugs with intent to supply, relating to offences in 2018, in court yesterday.

The judge then sentenced Salar to six years behind bars for both his knifepoint robberies and drug related crimes.

Detective Constable Ryan Griffiths said: “Officers investigating both robberies were able to track one of the stolen phones to its last recorded location.

"During the search of his address, officers found a knife in his coat pocket.

"Clothing was also recovered that matched the description given by the victim of the robbery a few days before.

“Robbery is a frightening offence and victims can be left feeling very vulnerable and scared.

"Salar deliberately targeted young men who were out alone for the sole purpose of stealing their phones, using a knife to instil fear.

"This is completely unacceptable.

“I am pleased that Salar entered guilty pleas to these offences and is facing time behind bars.”

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